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V137 XJV

1999 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,270 mi
Last recorded107,270 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi 300088,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 XJV
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 107,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear high level brake light not working

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 16 Jun 2020 107,270 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle over heating during emissions

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear high level brake light not working

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 18 Feb 2019 105,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

body repairs covered in sealer

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2019 105,645 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill with in seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 103,356 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2018 103,356 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,455 miles

light oil seep at turbo oil return pipe and gearbox casing

Fail 6 Apr 2016 97,455 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

UNABLE TO CARRY OUT DECELEROMETER BRAKES TEST DUE TO LEAKING PIPE

light oil seep at turbo oil return pipe and gearbox casing

Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 89,589 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded

repair done to exhaust

Pass 29 Apr 2013 87,901 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to offside and nearside inner sills

tempoorary repair to rear exhaust

Fail 29 Apr 2013 87,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to offside and nearside inner sills

Pass 25 Apr 2012 84,339 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 84,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 80,706 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 78,112 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,873 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 75,435 miles

majority of brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2007 74,078 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 72,227 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi 3000?

Based on 22,742 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,888
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,151
Steering rack gaiter split 866
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 764
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 730
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 723
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V137 XJV is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 88,239 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi 3000 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V137 XJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi 3000 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V137 XJV is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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